CNN's 'Living Golf' to Examine the French Golfing Revolution

Following their successful bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup, CNN's Living Golf is heading to France to find out how the French golf federation will be using the event to revolutionise the game in a country that has struggled to produce top flight talent. 

The programme assesses plans for the future of the Ryder Cup legacy and delves into a French golf story of the past – Arnaud Massy, France’s first and only Major winner, retelling his remarkable story from Biarritzand investigating why his success has not translated to future generations of the game.

Presenter Shane O’Donoghue plays on a new mini urban golf course in Paris – part of the Ryder Cup legacy plan to bring golf to the population, as he participates in a foursome competition on the 18th hole of Le Golf  National with the only two French players ever to make it into the European side, Thomas Levet and Jean Van de Velde.

Living Golf also visits the academy of the French National team, speaking to the 2010 amateur world champion Alexander Levy finding out how the Federation is creating a breeding ground for the French stars of tomorrow.

The programme is 30 minutes in duration and is scheduled to air;

Thursday 4th August at 1030 and 1830 BST; Saturday 6th August at 0730, 1600 and 2330 BST; Sunday 7th August at 0430, 0830 and 1930 BST.